S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl

Mar 23, 2007
Developer: GSC Game World
Platforms: PlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)Xbox OneNintendo Switch
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About S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl is a first-person shooter with role-playing and survival elements, and the first game in the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series. It is set in an open, hazardous area known as the Zone, based on the Chernobyl exclusion zone, where players explore wilderness, settlements, and military sites in search of valuable artifacts. Beyond combat against human factions and mutated creatures, players must contend with pockets of altered physics called anomalies, radiation, hunger, and bleeding, managing supplies and equipment to survive. A non-linear storyline offers multiple endings, and limited trading and dialogue with other characters shape the experience.

Released: Mar 23, 2007
Developer: GSC Game World
Publisher: THQ

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Can my PC run S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl?

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl needs at least 128 MB DirectX® 8.0 compatible card / nVIDIA® GeForce™ 5700 / ATI Radeon® 9600 and 512 MB RAM.

Minimum

Processor: Intel Pentium 4 2.0 Ghz / AMD XP 2200+
Memory: 512 MB RAM
Graphics: 128 MB DirectX® 8.0 compatible card / nVIDIA® GeForce™ 5700 / ATI Radeon® 9600

Is S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl worth buying?

Steam

94.65% positive

'Very Positive', 47,291 reviews

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80/100

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What is S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl about?

In an alternate history, a second mysterious disaster strikes the area around the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant years after the original 1986 accident, leaving behind a lethal territory called the Zone that is populated by mutated creatures, deadly anomalies, and scavengers known as stalkers. The player takes the role of the Marked One, a man who survives a crash with no memory of his past. His only clues are a tattoo reading S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and a handheld device carrying a single instruction: kill a man named Strelok. Working for a local trader to repay a debt, the Marked One follows this trail deeper into the Zone, gradually uncovering hints about Strelok and the secrets hidden at its heart.

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Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer

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Right now the lowest price for S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl we're tracking is $19.01 at Driffle — 5% below Steam's $19.99. We compare 4 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

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The lowest price we've recorded for S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl is $12.44 at Gamivo on August 10, 2026. The current best price is about 53% above that low.

Is S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl worth buying?

95% of 47,291 Steam user reviews for S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl are positive ("Very Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 82.

Can my PC run S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl?

The minimum system requirements for S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl are — CPU: Intel Pentium 4 2.0 Ghz / AMD XP 2200+; GPU: 128 MB DirectX® 8.0 compatible card / nVIDIA® GeForce™ 5700 / ATI Radeon® 9600; RAM: 512 MB RAM. See the full minimum and recommended specs in the system requirements section on this page.

When was S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl released?

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl released on March 23, 2007, developed by GSC Game World and published by THQ, GSC World Publishing, Deep Silver, cdp.pl, GSC Game World.

What platforms is S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl available on?

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl is available on PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch. It supports single player, multiplayer.

When do S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl prices drop?

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl last hit a new low of $12.44 on August 10, 2026 at Gamivo. Current best price is $19.01. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.

Where's the cheapest place to buy S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl?

The cheapest S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl price right now is $19.01 at Driffle, 5% below the Steam price.

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DriffleBest price	Steam · Global	—	$19.01	Buy S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl at Driffle
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All-time low: $12.44 at Gamivo on Aug 10, 2026 — the current best price is 53% above it.

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